Holiday message from Mayor Stephens(0)
The air of my holiday season has been changed drastically with the senseless act in Newtown, Conn., and even more so and forever for the over two dozen families in that town. I can’t begin to imagine the calamity, I can only send good thoughts their way.
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I?”(4)
For me this scholar’s statement asks us to contemplate how one lives a life in which our personal needs and desires are held in balance with the needs and desires of the greater commmunity.
Mayor applauds the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and our community(3)
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge has come to Salida and now gone. I would like to voice my appreciation to all the spectators and especially locals that come out to support this event. From the start platform the number of people and the enthusiasm exhibited, was an amazing thing to witness. Once again, thanks for showing up.
Mayor Warns Citizens of Upcoming Water Bills(1)
We have just ended the first quarter of 2011. During this quarter our water rates have significantly increased. The residential water bill you will receive in the first week of July will reflect a price hike of about 50%.
Mayor Answers Questions About the NRC(0)
Over the past eight months there has been a lot of questions regarding the Natural Resource Center 63-20 proposal.
Water rate increase – sympathy, causes and opinion(2)
a Salida resident, who has lived here for twenty years, expressed her concern that the rise in water rates would create a situation where she and her husband might have to leave the City. Her request was that the City of Salida does not raise water rates. She continued to say that with increased property taxes and health expenses, life in our town is simply becoming too expensive.
Let’s put sunshine into all places in our life(0)
Sunshine Week and all it stands for is a positive thing. Yet, I have found myself brought low by certain aspects of it. We have learned to expect lies and half truths in both the private and public sectors of our lives. I find the tension between marketing and truth painful. I wish we demanded more honesty.
It all comes down to revenue(0)
Government is here to serve. But it all comes down to revenue. As revenue diminishes our expectations of what all governments can do should also diminish. Now is the time to consider what are the core services Salida should provide and how we, the citizens, are willing to pay for them.
Let us agree to disagree(2)
“let us agree to disagree and then move on”. This set the tone for active debate and whether we lost or won the vote, the desire to move to the next topic without holding grudges, while seeking solutions for the greater good remained the focus. Councilman Damman often starts his statements of dissent by using the lead in of, “With all due respect”.
Thanksgiving thoughts from Mayor Chuck(0)
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. It is the perfect moment to give thanks for the incredible possibilities the world offers us.
Look beyond the white noise(1)
We are at the end of an election cycle. The content of the ads and the coverage have little to do with what the candidates vision is for our county, state and country. The commercials rarely provide a coherent statement from their candidate.
3A, 60, 61 and 101(0)
The real question I ask myself before voting this November is do 3A, 60, 61 and 101 offer me an opportunity to act towards others in a way I would like others to act towards me?
Polarizing babble that we accept as dialogue(1)
Mariah Mendicino, said she was “Saddened by lack of respect she has witnessed between supporters and opponents, she urged attendees to respect regardless of personal opinions.”
Never take counsel of your fears(3)
Stonewall Jackson’s comment reminds us that fear is not a quality basis for decisions. As members of the community we all pitch in a bit of money understanding that as a group we can create services that we cannot afford by acting alone.
From Mayor Chuck(2)
When we pay taxes we get something. It might not be seen as a directly benefiting that particular taxpayer. But the pool of money that is created should go to necessary projects that are for the greater good.
From Mayor Chuck(0)
Friday, April 30th is the Grand Opening of The Touber Building. The festivities start at 2:00 PM. Everyone is invited. The remodeling of the the old Hospital is complete and Chaffee County Health and Social Services are open for business. Salida’s City Hall is mostly housed in the older wing of the building that was [...]
Like Mountain Guides(3)
If the the staff of the City of Salida do not have the knowledge or experience to plan and move a project forward, they hire people who have the necessary credentials to do what staff cannot.
From Mayor Chuck(0)
A community summary for late winter 2010
Education is patriotic(15)
Good decisions demand a well-educated public.
Let us live by the Golden Rule(2)
This is a time to reflect, reinvigorate and revel in our friends, family and community.
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